Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Bounty Tournament Finale
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1##CL#
Tochukwu has Trimms up against the cage in a clinch.
Tochukwu throws a head punch that misses.
Trimms struggles to land a body shot inside as Tochukwu controls his hands.
Tochukwu is trying to pull guard but Trimms turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Trimms blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Trimms breaks from the clinch.
Trimms blocks a jab.
Trimms misses with an uppercut.
Tochukwu throws a body punch but Trimms moves out of range.
Trimms looks to score with a jab to the body but Tochukwu is just out of range.
Trimms misses with a wild body shot.
Trimms thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tochukwu tries to clinch but Trimms moves out of range.
Trimms looks to land a left hand but Tochukwu moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trimms misses with a body shot.
Tochukwu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Trimms manages to circle out of the way.
Tochukwu tries to close the distance and clinch but Trimms swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trimms throws a hook but Tochukwu avoids it easily.
Trimms throws a hook to the side of Tochukwu's head but Tochukwu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trimms lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Trimms misses. #T1#
Trimms throws a body shot but no joy.
As Trimms tries to get set, Tochukwu tries to push him back and clinch up but Trimms manages to avoid the attempt.
Tochukwu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trimms throws out the jab.
Tochukwu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tochukwu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Trimms ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tochukwu moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Trimms.
Nice body punch from Trimms.
Trimms ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Tochukwu gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Trimms's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trimms misses the body punch #CL#
and Tochukwu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tochukwu. #BC2#
Trimms breaks the clinch.
Tochukwu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trimms.
Tochukwu blocks a jab.
Trimms looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Tochukwu takes the fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Trimms goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Trimms working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tochukwu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Trimms smiles and moves away.
Trimms avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trimms is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tochukwu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tochukwu moves away from the strike by Trimms.
Tochukwu is looking to clinch but Trimms is avoiding it.
Tochukwu ducks under a wild hook from Trimms.
Tochukwu takes one on the button.
Trimms looks to land a right hand but Tochukwu moved out of range.#CL#
Tochukwu pushes Trimms up against the cage in a clinch.
Trimms lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tochukwu backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tochukwu.
Tochukwu jumps guard but Trimms turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tolgot Tochukwu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trimms lands a body shot in the clinch.
Trimms working aggressively here. #BC2#
Trimms breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tochukwu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Trimms throws out a loose jab but Tochukwu uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Tochukwu blocks a jab.
Trimms moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Trimms misses with a wild body shot.
Trimms uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Trimms misses with a right hand #CL#
and Tochukwu counters by clinching up.
Tochukwu is trying to pull guard but Trimms turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tochukwu tries to pull guard but Trimms won't allow it.
Tochukwu struggles to land a body shot inside as Trimms controls his hands.
Trimms tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trimms struggles to land a body shot inside as Tochukwu controls his hands.
Tochukwu lands with a left to the head.
Tochukwu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Trimms to keep the fight standing.
Trimms doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tochukwu tries to pull guard but Trimms won't allow it.
Trimms lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Tochukwu decides to pull guard.
Tochukwu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trimms is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Tochukwu looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Trimms has picked Tochukwu up and slammed him! Tochukwu can't keep hold of the triangle and Trimms manages to pass to side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tochukwu sneaks back into half guard.
Tochukwu gets back to full guard.
Trimms sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tochukwu working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Trimms is posturing up here but Tochukwu has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Trimms tries to roll out but it's too tight and Trimms has to tap! Slick submission there by Tochukwu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tolgot Tochukwu!
A very excited looking Tolgot Tochukwu rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Bounty Tournament 6
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Trimms misses the target.
Hooez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Trimms connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hooez's hands.
Trimms swings for the body but Hooez moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trimms. Hooez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hooez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trimms.
Hooez feints the counter takedown.
Trimms fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hooez manages to avoid it.#CL#
Trimms darts in and clinches Hooez up against the cage.
Trimms working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Trimms tries to work over Hooez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trimms definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Trimms presses Hooez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Trimms misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hooez fails to pull guard.
Bedgars Trimms has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mackin Hooez.
Hooez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Trimms lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hooez prevents a body shot from Trimms. #T1#
Trimms lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hooez jumps guard but Trimms stands there with Hooez around his waist. Hooez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Trimms digs a right hand into Hooez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hooez's gas tank. #TD2#
Hooez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Trimms uses from the top position.
Trimms slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Trimms has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Hooez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2##SUB2#
Hooez has his foot on Trimms's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trimms works his way back into a safe position though.
Trimms content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hooez keeping full guard, as Trimms tries to pass. #T3#
Trimms controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Trimms misses with a wild body shot.
Hooez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Trimms defends it well.
Trimms tries to clinch there but Hooez circles away. #TD2#
Hooez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hooez is staying tight to Trimms's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hooez trying to control the action but Trimms is working from the bottom. #T4#
Trimms is trying to control Hooez's posture but Hooez avoids it.
Hooez is looking to take a break and control but Trimms is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hooez controlling from side mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bedgars Trimms dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hooez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trimms lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hooez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trimms.
Trimms throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Trimms lands a nice shot that snaps Hooez's head back.
Hooez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Trimms as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Trimms forces Hooez back against the cage and clinches.
Trimms swings wildly with an uppercut but Hooez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trimms fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trimms misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trimms lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hooez pulls guard successfully.
Hooez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trimms looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hooez keeping full guard, as Trimms tries to pass.
Trimms is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hooez can do to turn this around?#T1#
Hooez working a defensive guard but Trimms passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Hooez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hooez is looking to control Trimms's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hooez avoid being mounted?#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hooez is looking to improve his position.
Trimms with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Hooez actively working from the bottom here.
Trimms looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Trimms closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Hooez counters with a shoot takedown. Trimms fights it but they end up in guard. #T3#
Hooez preventing the sweep.
Trimms keeping moving, preventing Hooez from controlling successfully.
Trimms on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Trimms tries to get out of the position.
Hooez advances position into side control!
Trimms is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Hooez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Trimms, who protects the arm well.
Hooez laying and praying for a moment but Trimms takes advantage and regains half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Trimms trying to hold on to Hooez's head to control him but Hooez postures up.
Hooez uses his free foot to push down on Trimms's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Trimms.
Mackin Hooez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hooez fails to advance to Trimms's back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bedgars Trimms will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hooez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Trimms tries to avoid it but Hooez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Trimms to the ground. Trimms escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bedgars Trimms seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trimms throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hooez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Trimms throws a body punch but Hooez moves out of range.
Hooez feints the counter takedown.
Trimms misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Trimms has taken the fight to the clinch.
Trimms lands a left hand.
Trimms lands a nice shot to the body.
Trimms swings wildly with an uppercut but Hooez uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Hooez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Trimms content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hooez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Trimms passes into half guard. #T1#
Trimms content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Hooez looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Hooez actively working from the bottom here.
Mackin Hooez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hooez trying to control here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trimms controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hooez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Trimms throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Trimms looks to land a left hand but Hooez moved out of range nicely.
Hooez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trimms.
And Hooez tries to counter it with a takedown but Trimms pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hooez slips a jab from Trimms.
Trimms throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hooez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bedgars Trimms has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mackin Hooez.
Trimms looks to score with a jab to the body but Hooez is just out of range.
Hooez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trimms.
Hooez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Trimms gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Hooez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hooez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Trimms controlling from the top position. #T4#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Trimms got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hooez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trimms has managed to get both his arms back between Hooez's legs - danger averted.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bedgars Trimms showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Trimms, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bedgars Trimms!
Bedgars Trimms decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Bounty Tournament 5
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1#
Trimms wants to clinch up but Bin-Semen keeps it at a distance.
Trimms tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bin-Semen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Trimms tries to clinch up but Bin-Semen circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Bin-Semen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Trimms's guard.
Bin-Semen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Trimms controlling Bin-Semen's posture.
Bin-Semen trying to control but Trimms is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trimms definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bin-Semen throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Bin-Semen throwing strikes from guard but Trimms blocks nicely.
Trimms is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Trimms stalling.
Bin-Semen tries to roll over but Trimms keeps him under control.
Bin-Semen gets full guard.#SUB2#
Bin-Semen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2##SUB2#
Bin-Semen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trimms doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trimms manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bin-Semen looking to control.
Bin-Semen looking for a sweep. Not yet Bin-Semen, not yet.
Trimms has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Bin-Semen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Trimms can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Trimms knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bin-Semen on the ground.#SUB2#
Trimms got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bin-Semen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trimms has managed to get both his arms back between Bin-Semen's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Bin-Semen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trimms doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trimms manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Bin-Semen controls Trimms momentarily but Trimms frees himself. #SUB2#
Bin-Semen looking for a guillotine here but Trimms defends easily. #SUB2#
Bin-Semen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Trimms is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bin-Semen.
Trimms moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Trimms working away.
Bin-Semen is looking to regain half guard here but Trimms keeps moving and retains side control.
Bin-Semen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bin-Semen is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trimms trying to control the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Osama Bin-Semen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bin-Semen shoots in looking for a takedown. Trimms tries to sprawl out of it but Bin-Semen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Trimms manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Trimms tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bin-Semen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bin-Semen shoots in looking for a takedown but Trimms manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bin-Semen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Trimms gets caught napping as Bin-Semen dives in and scores a takedown. Trimms manages to retain guard.
Trimms keeping moving, preventing Bin-Semen from controlling successfully.
Bin-Semen won't allow Trimms to sweep him here.
Osama Bin-Semen has got the better of the ground game so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Trimms holds on and takes a little breather.
Trimms keeping moving, preventing Bin-Semen from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bin-Semen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Bin-Semen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Trimms is trying to control the position but Bin-Semen postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Trimms looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bin-Semen is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bin-Semen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trimms is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bin-Semen's coach down at Combat Wombat Burrow was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bin-Semen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL#
Trimms forces Bin-Semen back against the cage and clinches.
Bin-Semen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Trimms after a bit of a struggle.
Bedgars Trimms has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osama Bin-Semen.
Trimms works on Bin-Semen's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Trimms creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bin-Semen is working for takedown but Trimms is calmly controlling the position for now.
Trimms lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Trimms lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bin-Semen jumps guard but Trimms stands there with Bin-Semen around his waist. Bin-Semen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Trimms is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Trimms prevents the takedown attempt.
A short left from Trimms. #T2#
Trimms gets through Bin-Semen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Trimms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trimms pushes Bin-Semen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Trimms cracks Bin-Semen with a nice body shot.
Bin-Semen is breathing heavily.
Trimms scores with a shoulder strike.
Trimms lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Trimms.
A left hand lands to the body for Trimms.
Trimms lands with a short shot to the head.
Trimms scores with a shot to the side of Bin-Semen's head.
Bedgars Trimms has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A body shot lands from Trimms.
A short right from Trimms on the inside.
Trimms lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Trimms as the two fighters clinch.
Trimms presses Bin-Semen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Trimms.
Trimms lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Trimms scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Trimms. #T3#
Trimms is leaning against Bin-Semen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Trimms lands with a light punch inside.
Trimms makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Trimms scores with a shoulder strike.
Trimms lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Trimms lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bin-Semen backwards.
Bin-Semen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bin-Semen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Trimms prevents it.
Trimms throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bin-Semens head.
Trimms lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bin-Semen backwards.
Trimms lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Trimms lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trimms lands with a short shot to the head.
Bin-Semen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Trimms lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bin-Semen backwards. #T4#
A body shot lands from Trimms.
Trimms prevents the takedown attempt.
Trimms lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Trimms.
Trimms works on Bin-Semen's body with a couple of short punches.
Trimms lands a left hand.
Bin-Semen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Trimms creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Trimms makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Trimms lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Trimms.
Trimms scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Trimms scores with a shot to the side of Bin-Semen's head.
Bedgars Trimms has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Trimms lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trimms scores with a shot to the side of Bin-Semen's head.
Trimms prevents the takedown attempt.
Bin-Semen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Trimms after a bit of a struggle.
Bin-Semen takes a shot to the head.
Trimms lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bedgars Trimms dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Trimms doesn't manage to clinch there - Bin-Semen circles away.
Bin-Semen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bin-Semen keeps the fight on the outside.
Trimms lands a lovely overhand right.
Trimms tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bin-Semen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bin-Semen shoots in looking for a takedown but Trimms manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bin-Semen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bin-Semen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trimms moves in looking to clinch but Bin-Semen pushes him off.#CL#
Trimms takes the fight into the clinch.
Bin-Semen looking for a takedown.
Trimms is working Bin-Semen over against the cage.
Trimms scores with a shoulder strike.
Trimms lands with a short shot to the head.
Trimms lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Trimms.
A body shot lands from Trimms.
Trimms lands a body shot.
Trimms stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bin-Semen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Trimms works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trimms lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bin-Semen backwards. #T1#
Trimms lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Trimms lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bin-Semen or not.
Trimms lands a shot to the body.
Trimms scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Trimms lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Trimms.
Trimms pushes Bin-Semen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Trimms throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bin-Semens head.
A shot in the inside from Trimms.
A right handed body shot lands from Trimms.
Trimms lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Trimms.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Trimms scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Trimms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Trimms.
Trimms digs a right hand into Bin-Semen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bin-Semen's gas tank.
Trimms is leaning against Bin-Semen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Trimms lands a hook that snaps the head of Bin-Semen backwards. #T2#
Trimms lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Trimms digs a right hand underneath Bin-Semen's ribcage. Bin-Semen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Trimms.
A short left from Trimms.
Trimms lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bin-Semen.
Trimms makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Trimms is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bin-Semen can do to turn this around?
Trimms lands a nice shot to the body.
Bin-Semen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Trimms fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bedgars Trimms has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osama Bin-Semen.
Trimms fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bin-Semen feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Trimms fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bin-Semen, pushing him back against the cage.
Trimms working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Trimms lands a left hand.
Trimms lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Trimms lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bin-Semen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Trimms pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Trimms lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bin-Semen.
Trimms scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Trimms lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bin-Semen.
Trimms lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Trimms works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Trimms.
Trimms lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Trimms lands an uppercut.
Bin-Semen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Trimms pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Trimms lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Trimms lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bin-Semen or not.
A right hand to the body from Trimms.
Trimms makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Trimms.
A short body shot lands from Trimms as the two fighters clinch.
Trimms lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Trimms on the inside.
Trimms lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Trimms.
Trimms lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Trimms digs a right hand underneath Bin-Semen's ribcage. Bin-Semen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Trimms scores with a hook to the body.
Trimms lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Trimms lands with a light punch inside.
Bin-Semen jumps guard but Trimms stands there with Bin-Semen around his waist. Bin-Semen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Trimms scores with a shoulder strike.
Trimms lands with a left to the head.
Trimms lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bin-Semen backwards.
Trimms lands a body punch.
Trimms scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Trimms creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Trimms working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bin-Semen tries to pull guard but Trimms won't allow it.
Trimms lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Trimms scores with a shoulder strike.
Trimms lands a body punch in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bedgars Trimms showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Trimms has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:26
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:26
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bedgars Trimms!
Our winner, Bedgars Trimms, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Bounty Tournament 4
Date: Aug 06, 2023

#R1#
Trimms defending well as Balland loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Trimms gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Trimms fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trimms lands a hook that snaps the head of Balland backwards.
Trimms lands a nice shot to the body.
Trimms tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Trimms's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Trimms blocking some punches.
Balland misses with the head strike.
Trimms works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Trimms as the two fighters clinch.
Trimms lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Balland backwards.
Trimms misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Balland.
Trimms lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Balland or not.
Trimms throws a punch but it's blocked by Balland.
Trimms digs a right hand underneath Balland's ribcage. Balland let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Trimms lands a right hand that snaps the head of Balland backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trimms digs a right hand underneath Balland's ribcage. Balland let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Balland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trimms.
Trimms is working Balland over against the cage.
Trimms lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Balland backwards.
Trimms lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Trimms working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Trimms. #BC2#
Balland manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Trimms rushes Balland and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Trimms blocks a body shot from Balland.
Trimms lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Trimms lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trimms.
Balland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Balland tries a body shot but Trimms blocks it.
Balland lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Trimms doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trimms.
A short right from Trimms.
Trimms misses with a punch to the body.
Trimms struggles to land a body shot inside as Balland controls his hands.
Trimms misses with a hook from the clinch.
Balland swings wildly with an uppercut but Trimms uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trimms misses with a punch on the inside.
Trimms blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Trimms prevents a body shot from Balland. #T2#
Balland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trimms's elbow.
Balland swings wildly with an uppercut but Trimms uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balland looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Trimms lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Trimms misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Balland.
Trimms working aggressively here.
Trimms tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Balland's elbow.
Balland lands a shoulder strike.
Balland throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Balland.
Trimms blocks an uppercut.
Balland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Balland.
Trimms lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Trimms lands with a right to the head.
Trimms tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Balland misses with some punches.
Trimms prevents a body shot from Balland.
Trimms lands a hook that snaps the head of Balland backwards.
Trimms throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ballands head. #T3#
Trimms throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ballands head.
Balland misses with a punch to the body.
Balland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Balland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Trimms lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Balland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trimms avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trimms is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Trimms drives through and clinches with Balland against the cage.
Trimms blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trimms has a couple of punches blocked by Balland.
Still in the clinch, Trimms scores with a nice short uppercut.
Trimms blocking some punches.
Balland misses with a punch to the body.
Trimms lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Trimms scores with a nice short uppercut.
Trimms struggles to land a body shot inside as Balland controls his hands.
Balland working aggressively here.
Balland struggles to land a body shot inside as Trimms controls his hands.
Trimms working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balland lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Trimms.
Still in the clinch, Balland scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Trimms.
Balland working aggressively here.
Trimms scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Trimms.
Balland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Balland prevents a body shot from Trimms.
Trimms blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Balland has a couple of punches blocked by Trimms.
Balland throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Trimms.
Trimms blocks an uppercut.
Trimms misses with the head strike.
Balland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trimms scores with a shot to the side of Balland's head.
Trimms lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Trimms.
Trimms tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Trimms.
Trimms lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bedgars Trimms dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Trimms pushes Balland up against the cage in a clinch.
Trimms scores with a hook to the body.
Trimms digs a right hand underneath Balland's ribcage. Balland let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Trimms misses with a body punch.
Balland misses with some punches.
Trimms lands a shot to the body.
Trimms throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Trimms misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trimms working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Trimms.
A right handed body shot lands from Trimms.
Balland blocks a body shot from Trimms.
Trimms blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trimms scores with a shot to the side of Balland's head.
Bedgars Trimms has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Balland takes a shot to the head.
Trimms takes a shot to the head.
Balland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trimms is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balland can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trimms.
Balland lands a left hand.
Trimms scores with a shot to the side of Balland's head.
A nice left hand lands by Trimms.
Balland blocking some punches. #T1#
Trimms misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Trimms creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Trimms scores with a shoulder strike.
A frustrated look appears on Balland's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Trimms lands a body shot.
Trimms tries to work over Balland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Trimms.
Balland throws a punch but it's blocked by Trimms.
A short uppercut from Trimms.
A right handed body shot lands from Balland.
Trimms lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Trimms lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Balland's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Trimms has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Trimms working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Balland.
Balland has a couple of punches blocked by Trimms.
Trimms lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balland misses with some punches.
Balland's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Balland is trying to break the clinch but Trimms has him pressed against the cage.
Trimms working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Balland is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Trimms scores with a nice short uppercut.
Balland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trimms lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#Balland is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Trimms.
Balland is still on wobbly legs! Can Trimms finish him?
Trimms struggles to land a body shot inside as Balland controls his hands.
Trimms lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Trimms pushes Balland back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Trimms.
Balland is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Trimms.
Trimms works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Trimms works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Trimms throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ballands head.
A short right from Trimms on the inside.
Trimms lands a right hand that snaps the head of Balland backwards.
Trimms softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Trimms lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Trimms creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Balland's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Balland drops to his knees and Trimms pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bedgars Trimms!
An out of breath Bedgars Trimms thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 135: Machado v Mahogany
Date: Jul 28, 2023

#R1#
Mahogany finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Machado throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mahogany.
Machado fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mahogany.
Wanderson Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good work by Machado as he checks the leg kick.
Machado takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've been informed that Mahogany has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Mahogany counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Wanderson Machado has been cut.
Mahogany looks to land a right hand but Machado moved out of range.
Machado swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Mahogany to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Machado.
Machado throws a sloppy head kick and Mahogany moves out of range easily.
Machado throws a leg kick that misses.
Machado throws a right hand that misses
and Mahogany counters with a nice uppercut.
Machado throws out a leg kick but Mahogany moves out of range and Machado only half commits.
Machado throws a looping overhand right but Mahogany ducks down to avoid it.
Mahogany moves out of range of the leg kick from Machado.
It seemed like Mahogany was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Machado lands a jab to Mahogany's midsection.#T2#
Mahogany blocks a jab.
Machado checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Machado misses the target.
Machado throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mahogany lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Machado tries to work over Mahogany's front leg with a kick but Mahogany checks it.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado feints and then cracks Mahogany's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mahogany down.
Machado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Machado lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Machado does it's job there.
Machado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Machado misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mahogany! But no joy.
Mahogany takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Machado scores with a leg kick.
Machado scores with a jab to the jaw.
Machado lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
A clash of legs there as Mahogany blocks the low kick.
Mahogany appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahogany is just out of range.
Machado swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mahogany! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Machado.
Machado lunges at Mahogany with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mahogany's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado throws a leg kick but Mahogany moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mahogany! But no joy.
Machado throws an off balance right hand
and Mahogany cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machado misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wanderson Machado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wanderson Machado's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mahogany misses with an uppercut
letting Machado counter with a right hand.
Machado misses with a left hand
and Mahogany counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Mahogany throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahogany slips under a jab.
Machado throws a looping overhand right but Mahogany ducks down to avoid it.
Machado throws a poor cross that misses
and Mahogany counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#Wanderson Machado's cut is getting worse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahogany connects with a nice looking jab.
A big right from Machado misses. #T1#
Mahogany takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mahogany thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machado swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wanderson Machado is winning the standup battle so far.
Mahogany avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machado throws a leg kick but Mahogany moved away.
Mahogany scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#Wanderson Machado's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nice body punch from Machado.
Machado on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Machado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahogany can do to turn this around?#T2#
Machado with a jab.
A shot to the body from Machado misses
and Mahogany counters with a nice uppercut.
Machado throws an off balance right hand
and Mahogany counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#Jeez, Wanderson Machado's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Wanderson Machado's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rich Mahogany!
Rich Mahogany is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Rich Mahogany thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Bounty Tournament 3
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1#
Jab from Trimms.#CL2#
Tochukwu moves into the clinch.
Tochukwu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Trimms smiles and moves away.
Tochukwu throws a hook but Trimms avoids it easily.
Trimms fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tochukwu on the side of the head.#CL#
Trimms gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tochukwu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Trimms walks away with a smile on his face. Tochukwu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Trimms clinches. #TD2#
Tochukwu ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tochukwu no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Tochukwu has his foot on Trimms's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trimms works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Tochukwu is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Trimms has his hands clasped together but Tochukwu extends and breaks Trimms's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Tochukwu.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tolgot Tochukwu!
In his post fight interview, Tolgot Tochukwu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: WVT 125: Machado v Ihantala 3
Date: Jul 07, 2023

#R1#
Ihantala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machado throws out the jab.
It seemed like Ihantala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Machado with a nice calf kick.
Machado fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ihantala looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ihantala checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Ihantala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ihantala walks into a left hand.
Machado takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT2#It looks like Wanderson Machado has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ihantala was well out of range. Poor timing from Machado.
Machado throws a low kick but Ihantala moves out of range easily.
Machado finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1#
Ihantala takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Machado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ihantala is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Machado with a body shot.
A low kick from Machado is predictable there
and Ihantala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machado throws a series of punches but Ihantala moves out of range.
Machado misses with a right hand
and Ihantala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ihantala tries to land a leg kick but Machado saw it coming and moves away.
Machado throws a leg kick
letting Ihantala counter with a right hand. #CUT2#Wanderson Machado's cut is getting worse.
Ihantala bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Ihantala misses with a hook
and Machado counters with a right hand to the body.
Machado thows a leg kick but Ihantala checks it
letting Ihantala counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ihantala looks for the body kick but Machado saw that one coming.
Machado swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ihantala fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Machado misses with a hook to the body
and Ihantala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#Wanderson Machado's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ihantala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Machado lands with an overhand left.
Ihantala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
Machado is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Machado chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ihantala has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ihantala moves away.
Ihantala counters with a body kick.
A lazy left from Machado finds it's target.
Machado throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ihantala makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ihantala on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ihantala is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Machado stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ihantala.#T4#
Machado misses with a left hand
and Ihantala counters with a nice uppercut.
Ihantala takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ihantala misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Machado counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado throws a body shot but no joy.
Ihantala drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Machado moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Machado throws a leg kick
and Machado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wanderson Machado will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wanderson Machado's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Machado misses the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Machado. That's going to slow Ihantala down.
Machado throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ihantala counters with a body kick that stops Machado in his tracks momentarily.
Ihantala scores with a crisp jab that stopped Machado in his tracks. #CUT2#Jeez, Wanderson Machado's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Ihantala has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wanderson Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado misses with a straight right.
Ihantala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machado.
Ihantala unleashes a big counter combination but Machado bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado misses with a body shot.
Machado misses with a hook.#T1#
Machado is looking to slow Ihantala down with leg kicks.
Machado thumps Ihantala with a low kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Machado misses with an uppercut. Ihantala saw that one coming.
Machado lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ihantala throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Machado swings for the body but Ihantala moves out of range.
Machado avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Machado fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Ihantala rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machado counters with a thumping low kick.
A cross from Machado lands.
Machado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ihantala can do to turn this around?
Ihantala takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ihantala scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado throws a leg kick but Ihantala checks it.
Ihantala slips under a jab from Machado.
Machado missing with a left hand there. Ihantala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Machado throws a shot from downtown. Ihantala moves away and avoids it.
Ihantala blocks a jab.
Machado moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromIhantala.
Ihantala throws a series of punches but Machado avoids them all with ease.
Ihantala with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Machado to score with a decent uppercut.
Machado connects with an inside leg kick.
Machado finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Ihantala might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Machado has got the better of the exchanges.
Machado throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wanderson Machado is winning the standup battle so far.
Ihantala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ihantala doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Machado throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ihantala lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Wanderson Machado's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tali Ihantala!
Tali Ihantala is the new super heavyweight champion!
Tali Ihantala decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 265
Date: Jul 05, 2023

#R1##TD#
Karter shoots in and bounces Stanley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stanley pulls Karter in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Stanley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Karter defends well.#SUB2#
Stanley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Karter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Stanley is tightening it up a little... Karter has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Karter reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Karter taps out! Nice BJJ there by Stanley!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Roger Michael Stanley!
During a confident post fight interview, Roger Michael Stanley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Red Jesus Karter spoke after the fight, saying 'Go fuck yourselves '.

Event: SYN 999 Olsen vs Washington
Date: Jul 03, 2023

#R1#
Prometheus takes one to the side of the head.
Prometheus moves out of range as Rozhkov strikes.#TD#
Rozhkov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Prometheus sprawls well initially but Rozhkov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rozhkov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rozhkov controlling the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Prometheus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Prometheus trying to hold on to Rozhkov's head to control him but Rozhkov postures up.
Rozhkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Prometheus's head.
Rozhkov working Prometheus over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prometheus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Prometheus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rozhkov is looking to take a break and control but Prometheus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Prometheus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov winds up and cracks Prometheus with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Orestes Prometheus has been cut.
Rozhkov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Prometheus is staying active underneath Rozhkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rozhkov stalling away here and it's allowed Prometheus to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Rozhkov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rozhkov connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prometheus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rozhkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Prometheus's head.
Prometheus keeping moving, preventing Rozhkov from controlling successfully.
Rozhkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Prometheus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Prometheus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rozhkov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rozhkov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rozhkov passes into half guard.
Prometheus wants to control but Rozhkov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rozhkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rozhkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Prometheus is staying active underneath Rozhkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Prometheus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Prometheus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rozhkov is nestled in close to Prometheus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rozhkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Prometheus is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Rozhkov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rozhkov prevents Prometheus from improving his position.
Prometheus preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Rozhkov drops an elbow to the side of Prometheus's head. #SUB#
Rozhkov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rozhkov is trying to control. Prometheus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rozhkov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Prometheus is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Rozhkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Orestes Prometheus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Good shot there by Rozhkov.
Rozhkov connects with a single shot there.
A slow jab from Rozhkov misses its intended target.
Prometheus throws out a counter right but Rozhkov avoids it with no problem.
Rozhkov misses with a jab to the body
and Prometheus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rozhkov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Prometheus counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Alexander Rozhkov has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by Rozhkov there.
Rozhkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prometheus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozhkov lands a right hook to the body.
Rozhkov closes the distance and clinches up with Prometheus, looking for a takedown. Rozhkov pushes Prometheus against the cage but Prometheus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Rozhkov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rozhkov showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rozhkov wants to control but Prometheus is keeping him busy. #T1#
Prometheus is positioning himself well to prevent Rozhkov advancing to mount.
Rozhkov is looking to take a break and control but Prometheus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rozhkov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Prometheus is trying to get back to full guard.
Alexander Rozhkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rozhkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rozhkov lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rozhkov looks to land a strike but Prometheus avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rozhkov won't allow Prometheus to sweep him here.
Rozhkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Prometheus's head.
Prometheus wants to sweep but no luck.
Rozhkov trying to control but Prometheus is working from the bottom.
Rozhkov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Orestes Prometheus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rozhkov with a nice head shot there.
Rozhkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rozhkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rozhkov slips nicely into half guard.
Rozhkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3##SUB#
Rozhkov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Prometheus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rozhkov.
Rozhkov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Prometheus is defending against the submission attempts here by Rozhkov.
Rozhkov throwing shots but Prometheus is blocking nicely.
Rozhkov trying to control the pace. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rozhkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rozhkov working Prometheus over with strikes.
Prometheus has hold of Rozhkov's hands but Rozhkov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rozhkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rozhkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rozhkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rozhkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Prometheus defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rozhkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Prometheus defending well though.
Prometheus trying to hold on to Rozhkov's head to control him but Rozhkov postures up.
Prometheus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rozhkov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Rozhkov dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Prometheus takes one to the side of the head.
Rozhkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Prometheus counters with a body kick.
A slow jab from Rozhkov misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Prometheus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rozhkov misses with a looping left.
Nice takedown defense from Prometheus. No joy for Rozhkov on that attempt.
Prometheus misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Rozhkov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Prometheus quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozhkov scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Rozhkov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Prometheus defends it well.
Prometheus wants to improve his position but Rozhkov is controlling well. #T1#
Rozhkov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Prometheus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rozhkov. #SUB#
Rozhkov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Prometheus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rozhkov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Prometheus has hold of Rozhkov's hands but Rozhkov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rozhkov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Prometheus wants to control but Rozhkov is keeping busy. #T2#
Rozhkov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Prometheus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Prometheus is staying active underneath Rozhkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rozhkov drops an elbow to the side of Prometheus's head.
Rozhkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rozhkov throwing shots but Prometheus is blocking nicely.
Rozhkov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Prometheus wants to get back to full guard but Rozhkov has mounted him!
Rozhkov dominating with strikes here.
Rozhkov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T3#
Rozhkov with a couple of short strikes.
Rozhkov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Prometheus?
Rozhkov breaks from Prometheus's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rozhkov loads up with a big shot that hurts Prometheus! He's pulled Rozhkov in close but Rozhkov has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Prometheus survive? More strikes from Rozhkov and Prometheus is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexander Rozhkov!
Alexander Rozhkov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE 184
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Nikolau's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nikolau duly obliges.
Nikolau throws a leg kick
and Zahedi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nikolau throws a good cross that connects.
Zahedi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zahedi looks to land a right hand but Nikolau moved out of range.
Nikolau is looking to counter punch.
Nikolau throws a lazy uppercut
and Zahedi counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Panagiotis Nikolau has been cut.
Nikolau misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nikolau keeps Zahedi at a distance using the push kick.
Zahedi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zahedi tries to work over Nikolau's front leg with a kick but Nikolau checks it.
Zahedi throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Zahedi throws a right hand that misses
and Nikolau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nikolau ducks under a wild hook from Zahedi.
Nikolau swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zahedi fails to land with a series of punches.
And Nikolau counters with a quick kick to the body but Zahedi blocks it.
Nikolau misses the body punch
letting Zahedi counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Nikolau.
Nikolau looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nikolau moves out of range of the body kick.
Zahedi misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Nikolau misses the target.
Zahedi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nikolau is out of range and Zahedi settles back down. #T2#
Zahedi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A low kick from Zahedi misses #KD#
and Nikolau counters with a crisp one two that drops Zahedi! Nikolau thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Zahedi to his feet! Zahedi is in big trouble!
Zahedi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Zahedi backs away, Nikolau returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Nikolau sends Zahedi crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Nikolau is motioning to the referee to let Zahedi up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Zahedi is rocked!
Nikolau circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Zahedi tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Nikolau wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Panagiotis Nikolau!
An out of breath Panagiotis Nikolau thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 263
Date: Jun 25, 2023

#R1#
Joseph digs a good body shot into Tax Payer's ribs.
Joseph lands with an overhand left.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tax Payer moves out of range as Joseph strikes.
Joseph dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tax Payer throws the left hand but Joseph avoids the punch easily.
Joseph throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joseph slips a jab and a cross from Tax Payer.
Joseph throws out a counter right but Tax Payer avoids it with no problem.
Joseph connects with the punch.
Joseph digs a good body shot into Tax Payer's ribs.
Tax Payer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Joseph throws out a leg kick but Tax Payer moves out of range and Joseph only half commits.
Joseph connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A clash of legs there as Tax Payer blocks the low kick.
Joseph pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joseph smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tax Payer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tax Payer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Good exchange - Joseph coming out on top.
Tax Payer swings for the body but Joseph moves out of range.
Joseph waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tax Payer.
Tax Payer misses with an uppercut.
Tax Payer backing away here, and Joseph unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Tax Payer clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Tax Payer fails to land.
Joseph lands a shot to the body.
Joseph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joseph working hard to break the clinch.
Joseph lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Joseph pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Joseph throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Joseph moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Joseph misses.
Tax Payer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joseph lands a lovely overhand right.
Joseph slips under a jab.#T2#
Tax Payer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joseph.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Joseph throws an off balance right hand
enabling Tax Payer to counter with a crisp jab.
Joseph is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tax Payer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Tax Payer throws a looping overhand right but Joseph ducks down to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Tax Payer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tax Payer misses with a looping right.
Joseph swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joseph throws a looping overhand right but Tax Payer ducks down to avoid it.
Tax Payer looks to land a right hand but Joseph moved out of range.
Tax Payer walks into a stiff left hand from Joseph.
Joseph throws a leg kick but Tax Payer moved away.
Tax Payer is looking to counter punch.
Joseph looks to land a left hand but Tax Payer moved out of range nicely.
Joseph tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tax Payer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tax Payer blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Tax Payer misses the target.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Joseph as he connects with a hook.
Tax Payer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Joseph.
Tax Payer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tax Payer throws an overhand right that lands on Joseph's shoulder, as Joseph tries to avoid the shot.
Joseph fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Tax Payer.
A telegraphed right hand from Joseph misses the target.
Joseph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joseph fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tax Payer.
Joseph throws a quick inside leg kick.
Joseph loads up on a big right hand but Tax Payer slips the punch.
Tax Payer is looking to counter punch.
Tax Payer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jab, jab by Joseph - just one landing.
Joseph with the inside leg kick. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph cracks Tax Payer with an open hand slap.
Joseph uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tax Payer has time to react.
Tax Payer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Joseph misses.
Joseph fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tax Payer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Joseph tries to score with a low kick but Tax Payer moves his leg out of the way.
Tax Payer throws a chopping leg kick but Joseph manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tax Payer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Joseph.
Joseph throws a combination. Tax Payer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Joseph lands an overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joseph wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Joseph cracks Tax Payer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jihadi Joseph dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tax Payer throws a shot from downtown. Joseph moves away and avoids it.
Joseph cracks a nice hook into Tax Payer's ribs.
Joseph misses with a body shot
and Tax Payer counters with a nice uppercut.
Tax Payer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Joseph finds it's way round the side to connect with Tax Payer's head.
Joseph moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tax Payer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joseph moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Joseph. That's going to slow Tax Payer down.
Nice shot lands for Joseph.
Tax Payer has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Joseph scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tax Payer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body punch from Joseph.
Joseph throws a body shot but no joy.
Tax Payer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Joseph scoring well with a low kick there.
Joseph misses with a hook
and Tax Payer counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Tax Payer moves into the clinch successfully.
Tax Payer throws a punch but it's blocked by Joseph.
Joseph is leaning against Tax Payer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Joseph misses with a punch to the body.
Tax Payer is leaning against Joseph and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tax Payer throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Joseph breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joseph misses with a straight right.
A bone on bone clash there as Tax Payer blocks the leg kick.
Joseph cracks a nice hook into Tax Payer's ribs.
A low kick from Joseph is predictable there
and Tax Payer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joseph lands with a straight right. Tax Payer didn't see that one coming.
Joseph dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joseph throws a series of punches but Tax Payer avoids them all with ease.
Tax Payer with a nice calf kick.
Joseph throws a hook but Tax Payer blocks it.
A leg kick checked by Tax Payer.
It looked like Tax Payer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Joseph tries to land a leg kick but Tax Payer saw it coming and moves away.
Joseph sizes up Tax Payer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Joseph slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Joseph looks to score with a jab to the body but Tax Payer is just out of range.
Joseph lands a leg kick that knocks Tax Payer off balance momentarily.
Joseph throws a looping overhand right but Tax Payer ducks down to avoid it.
Tax Payer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Joseph swings for the body but Tax Payer moves out of range.
Tax Payer misses with a body shot.
Joseph throws a looping overhand right but Tax Payer ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
A combination from Joseph does no damage.
Joseph swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer misses with a head kick.
Jab from Joseph.
Joseph misses with a straight right.
Tax Payer is looking for a counter combo.
Tax Payer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Joseph thuds his right hand into Tax Payer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Joseph throws an overhand right that lands on Tax Payer's shoulder, as Tax Payer tries to avoid the shot.
Joseph uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Joseph lands with a cross.
Joseph swats away the attempt to clinch by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tax Payer wants to clinch.#T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Joseph, as that shot connected.
Joseph has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tax Payer if he has to take too many more of those.
Joseph works Tax Payer's body with a nice hook.
Joseph scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tax Payer slips under a jab.
Joseph throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice cross by Joseph.
Joseph circles away from the clinch attempt.
A lazy left from Joseph finds it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jihadi Joseph showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Joseph looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joseph tests Tax Payer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joseph throws a chopping leg kick but Tax Payer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Joseph rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tax Payer counters with a three punch combo that has Joseph backing up. Joseph nods at Tax Payer to acknowledge the strikes.
Tax Payer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tax Payer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Joseph looks to throw the jab but Tax Payer is out of range.
Joseph clobbers Tax Payer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice defenses there by Tax Payer.
It looked like Tax Payer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joseph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer tried to counter with a leg kick but Joseph avoided it.
Joseph throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joseph connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph throws a body punch but Tax Payer moves out of range. #T1#
Joseph lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Joseph, as that shot connected.
Joseph throws a series of punches but Tax Payer avoids them all with ease.
Joseph takes a swing at Tax Payer's ribcage but misses.
Tax Payer misses with a wild combination.
Tax Payer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joseph swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Joseph misses with a low kick as Tax Payer jumps back.
Tax Payer throwing a counter right hand but Joseph manages to avoid it.
Tax Payer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Joseph tries a low kick but Tax Payer avoids it.
Tax Payer misses with a wild body shot.
Joseph wants to land a leg kick but Tax Payer is out of range.
Tax Payer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Joseph throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tax Payer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joseph lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Tax Payer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Tax Payer moves into the clinch.
Tax Payer misses with the head strike.
Joseph misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Tax Payer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Joseph escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tax Payer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joseph.
Tax Payer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Joseph throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tax Payer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tax Payer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Joseph counter with a right hand.
Joseph dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tax Payer. That did some damage!
Joseph throws a hook but Tax Payer blocks it.
Joseph lands a jab to the head. #T3##CL#
Tax Payer pushes Joseph up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Joseph fails to land.
Joseph throws a punch but it's blocked by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer lands a body punch.
Joseph can't find room to land a body shot as Tax Payer controls the action.
Tax Payer tries to work over Joseph's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tax Payer.
Joseph blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tax Payer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Josephs head. #BC2#
Joseph breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Joseph, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joseph digs a good body shot into Tax Payer's ribs.
Tax Payer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Joseph throws a front kick aimed at Tax Payer's knee but Tax Payer avoids it well.
Tax Payer tries to clinch but Joseph moves out of range.
Joseph is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tax Payer with a body shot.
Joseph displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tax Payer throws out the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Joseph there.#T4#
Joseph swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joseph fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joseph throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tax Payer misses with a right hand
and Joseph counters with a one-two to the body.
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tax Payer was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.
Joseph throws a chopping leg kick but Tax Payer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tax Payer half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tax Payer is looking to clinch but Joseph is avoiding it.
Joseph misses with a hook. Tax Payer ducked under it nicely.
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
Joseph swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Tax Payer moves into the clinch.
Joseph lands a shoulder strike.
Joseph tries to throw a body punch but Tax Payer avoids it by throwing Joseph back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jihadi Joseph really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Tax Payer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Joseph throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tax Payer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joseph.
Tax Payer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joseph jabs at Tax Payer's body.
Joseph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tax Payer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Joseph misses with an uppercut. Tax Payer saw that one coming.
Tax Payer misses with a wild body shot.
Joseph lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph lands with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Joseph.
Tax Payer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Joseph.
Joseph scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Tax Payer walks into a left hand.
Jab by Tax Payer.
Joseph lands with a straight right. Tax Payer didn't see that one coming.
Joseph darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tax Payer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tax Payer is looking to clinch.
Joseph swats away the attempt to clinch by Tax Payer.
Joseph loads up on a big right hand but Tax Payer slips the punch.
Joseph jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tax Payer defending well as Joseph loads up on a big left hand.
Tax Payer walks into a straight right hand from Joseph.
Joseph misses the jab.#T2##CL#
Tax Payer gets a clinch.
Tax Payer has a couple of punches blocked by Joseph.
Joseph misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Joseph breaks the clinch.
Donk. Joseph catches Tax Payer right on the button with a cross.
Joseph scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Tax Payer moves into range and clinches up with Joseph.
Joseph lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Joseph tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tax Payer's elbow.
Joseph tries a body shot but Tax Payer blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tax Payer.
Joseph blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tax Payer lands a left hand.
Joseph blocks an uppercut.
Tax Payer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joseph's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joseph scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Joseph doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tax Payer blocks a body shot from Joseph.
Joseph misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Joseph pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tax Payer ducks right into an uppercut from Joseph.
Tax Payer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Joseph to score with a decent uppercut.
Joseph jabs Tax Payer right on the nose. Tax Payer blinks but takes it well.
Tax Payer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tax Payer tries to clinch but Joseph is having none of it.
Joseph looks to land a left hand but Tax Payer moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Tax Payer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joseph thuds his right hand into Tax Payer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Joseph darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tax Payer stalks Joseph and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Joseph's face. Joseph staggers backwards, shaken.
Tax Payer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Joseph.
It appears Tax Payer was looking to counter with a kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tax Payer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Joseph goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tax Payer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joseph.
Joseph pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joseph keeps the fight on the outside.
Joseph lands with a thumping leg kick.
Joseph lands with a hook. Tax Payer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That kick from Joseph tenderised Tax Payer's leg. Tax Payer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tax Payer checks a leg kick nicely.
Tax Payer is looking to clinch but Joseph is avoiding it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jihadi Joseph dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Joseph throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finnish Tax Payer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tax Payer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Joseph throws a leg kick
and Tax Payer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Joseph.
Tax Payer wants to clinch up but Joseph keeps it at a distance.
Joseph scores with a hook to the body. Tax Payer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joseph. Tax Payer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joseph throws a hook to the side of Tax Payer's head but Tax Payer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joseph cracks Tax Payer with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph looks to score with a jab to the body but Tax Payer is just out of range.
Joseph paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Joseph lands a jab to Tax Payer's midsection.
Joseph lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Joseph looks to score with a jab to the body but Tax Payer is just out of range.
Tax Payer slips a jab from Joseph.
Tax Payer is looking to counter punch.
Tax Payer tries to close the distance and clinch but Joseph swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tax Payer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Joseph throws a right hand that misses
and Tax Payer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tax Payer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Joseph throws a right hand that misses
and Tax Payer counters with a nice leg kick.
Joseph lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Joseph stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tax Payer doesn't manage to clinch there - Joseph circles away.
Joseph tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Joseph. #T2#
Good exchange - Joseph coming out on top.
Tax Payer defending well as Joseph loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tax Payer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tax Payer tries to clinch there but Joseph circles away.
Joseph takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Joseph ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tax Payer moves away.
Joseph throws a leg kick which misses Tax Payer's front leg but catches the back leg as Tax Payer tries to avoid it.
A jab from Joseph misses.
Tax Payer blocks a leg kick.
Tax Payer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Joseph misses the jab.
Joseph throws a right hand that misses
and Tax Payer makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Joseph really felt that one!#T3#
Joseph lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Joseph scores with a jab.
Joseph throws an off balance right hand
enabling Tax Payer to counter with a crisp jab.
Joseph pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joseph shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Tax Payer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tax Payer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Joseph.
Tax Payer misses with some punches.
Tax Payer lands a left hand.
Joseph swings wildly with an uppercut but Tax Payer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Tax Payer.
Joseph is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tax Payer working aggressively here.
Joseph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joseph tries to work over Tax Payer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Joseph misses with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tax Payer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tax Payer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Joseph breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joseph throws a body punch but Tax Payer moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Tax Payer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tax Payer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC#Joseph is rocked!
Tax Payer flashes Joseph a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Joseph's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Joseph crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Tax Payer punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Finnish Tax Payer!
Finnish Tax Payer retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Finnish Tax Payer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 121: Machado v Simone 2
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Simone lands an impressive looking overhand right. Machado doesn't seem phased though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joey Simone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado takes one on the button.
Simone lands a right hook to the body.
Simone swings away with a body shot that misses
and Simone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Joey Simone has been cut.
Simone tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Machado makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Simone misses with the combination.
Machado throws a leg kick but Simone moved away.
Simone has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone throws a predictable looking body shot
and Machado counters with a nice low kick that buckles Simone's knee momentarily.
Machado misses the body punch
and Simone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Simone scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machado sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Machado walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Simone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Machado momentarily.
Simone takes a swing at Machado's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Machado misses its target.
Simone slips a straight right by Machado.
Machado throws a right and a left that Simone avoids nicely.
Simone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Machado wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Machado throws a body punch but Simone moves out of range.
Machado takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Simone is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Machado throws a right and a left that Simone avoids nicely.
Machado thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simone! But no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Simone.
Machado takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Simone lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Good work by Simone as he checks the leg kick.
A jab from Simone does it's job there.
Simone staying out of range there.
Simone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Machado misses the target.
Simone lands a nice shot to the body. #KD#
Machado feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Simone sprawling to the canvas! Simone rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Machado finish him?!
Simone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Machado misses with a looping right.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machado fires out a quick counter leg kick but Simone just manages to avoid it.
Simone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
Machado drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Simone is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Machado had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Simone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simone jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Machado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Simone has taken the fight to the clinch.
Machado throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Simone lands a right hand.
Simone digs a right hand into Machado's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Machado's gas tank. #TD2#
Simone manages to pull guard.
Simone is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Simone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Machado is aware though and is defending well.
Simone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Simone trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
Simone content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Simone looking to pass the guard.
Machado looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machado is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Simone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Simone's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Simone cracks Machado with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Simone looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
Joey Simone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machado throws a low kick, looking for Simone's leg but Simone calmly moves out of range.
Simone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Simone lands a slapping body shot.
Simone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machado.
Simone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
A quick step to the side and Machado tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Simone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simone.
Simone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simone. Machado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machado is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Machado dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Simone. That did some damage!#T1#
Machado takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
Simone clinches.
Machado scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simone.
Simone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Machado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Machado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Still in the clinch, Simone scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simone gets through Machado's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Machado - that landed with a thud.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Machado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simone's elbow.
Simone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Machado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Machado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab by Simone.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado lands a nice looking body shot.
Simone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Machado manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machado. Simone does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machado throwing a counter right hand but Simone manages to avoid it.
Simone tests Machado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Machado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Simone at a distance.
Machado throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Simone counters with a nice body shot.
Machado takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Simone drives through and clinches with Machado against the cage. #BC#
Machado breaks from the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Machado. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Machado.#CUT#That has opened up Joey Simone's cut even more.
Simone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Machado connects with a leg kick.
Simone slips a straight right by Machado.
Simone misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Simone throws an overhand right that lands on Machado's shoulder, as Machado tries to avoid the shot.
Simone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machado.
Simone lands an overhand right.
Simone lands a two punch combo.
Machado looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Simone throws an overhand right that lands on Machado's shoulder, as Machado tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Simone darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Simone rushes Machado and presses him up against the cage.
Simone tries to pull guard but Machado forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Simone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Simone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Machado walks away with a smile on his face. Simone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Machado defending well as Simone loads up on a big left hand.
Simone misses with a body shot
and Machado counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Simone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machado counters with a right hand to the body.
Simone is breathing heavily.
Simone lands with a straight right. Machado didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Machado misses the shot to the body.
Machado missing with a left hand there. Simone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machado on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Machado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Simone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machado.
A little feinted left hand from Machado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Machado avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machado.
Machado scores with a head kick. Simone tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Machado throws an overhand right that lands on Simone's shoulder, as Simone tries to avoid the shot.
Simone wants to counter the offense by Machado and move into the clinch position.
Simone bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Simone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joey Simone's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3##CL2#
Simone darts in and clinches Machado up against the cage.
Simone pushes Machado back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machado works on Simone's body with a couple of short punches.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machado pushes Simone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simone scores with a shot to the side of Machado's head.
Machado lands a left hand that snaps the head of Simone backwards.
Joey Simone seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Machado misses with some punches.
Simone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machado's elbow.
Simone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right hand to the body from Machado.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
Simone misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machado.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machado.
Simone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Machado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simone avoids the head kick by Machado.
Machado swats away the attempt to clinch by Simone.#T1#
Simone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Simone connects with a good right hand that stumbles Machado. Machado circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Simone throws a jab when Machado was well out of range.#CL2#
Simone moves into the clinch.
Machado tries a body shot but Simone blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Simone.
A nice right hand lands inside from Simone.
A body shot lands from Machado.
Machado throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Machado lands a body punch in the clinch.
Simone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Machado lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Machado as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Machado manages to break the clinch.
Machado tries to work over Simone's front leg with a kick but Simone checks it.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Machado misses with a body shot.
Simone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Simone. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machado takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Machado blocks a jab.
Simone throws a sloppy body shot
and Simone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machado throws a hook to the side of Simone's head but Simone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simone ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Simone missing with a left hand there. Machado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simone with a jab.
Simone throws out a loose jab but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simone blocks a jab.
Simone thuds his right hand into Machado's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Simone thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Simone throws out a loose jab but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Simone looks to move away, Machado throws a big counter combo but Simone just gets out of the way.
Simone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machado counters with a stiff right hand.
Machado swinging wildly here.
Machado throws a solid leg kick but Simone takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Machado.
Machado throws a lazy right hand but Simone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheers as Simone lands an impressive looking overhand right. Machado doesn't seem phased though.#KD#
Machado cracks Simone with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Simone looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Machado finish him? #ROC#Simone is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Joey Simone's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado misses with a body shot.
Simone is still on wobbly legs! Can Machado finish him?
Machado drops his hands momentarily and Simone takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Machado takes a swing at Simone's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Simone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but Simone is just out of range.#T4#
Simone misses with a lunging right hand
and Machado counters with a low kick, right behind Simone 's knee.
Simone seems to have recovered his senses.
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
Simone throws an off balance right hand
and Machado counters with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Machado misses the target.
Machado works the jab nicely.
Machado takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Simone avoids the body shot from Machado.
Simone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Machado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simone misses with a straight left.
As Simone looks to move away, Machado throws a big counter combo but Simone just gets out of the way.
Machado connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Machado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machado walks into a straight right hand from Simone.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wanderson Machado clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Simone's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Simone doesn't manage to clinch there - Machado circles away.
Machado tries a low kick but Simone avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Machado. That's going to slow Simone down. #CL2#
Simone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Machado, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Machado manages to break the clinch.
Simone tries to close the distance and clinch but Machado swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab lands there for Machado.
Simone throws a body shot but no joy.
Simone moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Simone scores with the left hand. Machado knows he should have avoided that one.
Machado throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Machado misses its intended target. #T1#
Simone scores with a jab. Machado acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slow jab from Simone misses its intended target.
Machado was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Machado takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Simone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Machado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machado cracks Simone with a nice body shot.
Simone prevents a body shot from Machado.
Machado wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Simone has him pressed against the cage.
Simone misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Machado.
Simone is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Machado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Machado scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Simone. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simone. #BC#
Machado manages to break the clinch.
Simone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machado counters with a stiff right hand.
Simone misses with a right hand
and Machado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#Joey Simone's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simone misses with a looping left.
Simone connects with a body shot.
Simone scores with a jab to the body.
Wanderson Machado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machado takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Simone displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Machado connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Simone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Machado looks to land a combination but Simone avoids it well. #T3#
Simone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Machado slips under a jab from Simone.
Machado was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Machado slips a jab from Simone.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Simone.
Machado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Simone.
Simone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machado.
Simone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Machado dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Simone. That did some damage!
Simone jabs Machado right on the nose. Machado blinks but takes it well.
Simone lands a head shot.
Simone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machado's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Simone connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Machado scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Machado misses with a series of wild punches.
Simone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simone misses with a left hand
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joey Simone's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Wanderson Machado!
Wanderson Machado retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Wanderson Machado thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MMAHKI 58
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Levesque gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like AndrÃ© Levesque has been cut.
Levesque has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Levesque there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brown lands a nice looking kick to the body. Levesque takes a step back to recover.
Brown misses with a left hand
and Levesque counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Rodion Brown has been cut.
Brown lands a nice hook to Levesque's body. Levesque takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rodion Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Levesque slips the punch.
Levesque on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brown misses with a hook
and Levesque counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Levesque pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Brown on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brown throws a front kick aimed at Levesque's knee but Levesque avoids it well.
Levesque looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Levesque fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Levesque keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Levesque swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Levesque checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#KD#
Levesque feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Brown sprawling to the canvas! Brown rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Levesque finish him?! #KD2#
Brown drops Levesque with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Levesque looks back up at him and smiles so Brown waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Levesque takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Levesque slips a straight right by Brown.#KD2#
Brown lands a big uppercut and Levesque crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Levesque looks OK. Brown waves Levesque back to his feet!#ROC2#Levesque is rocked!
Levesque misses the body punch
and Brown counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rodion Brown!
Rodion Brown is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Rodion Brown thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 261
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
Roy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Roy looks to land a left hand but Dimms moved out of range nicely.
Jab, jab by Dimms - just one landing.
Dimms lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A nice leg kick from Dimms, right into the meat of the thigh.
A clash of legs there as Roy blocks the low kick.
Dimms cracks Roy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Schmedgar Dimms seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Dimms.
Roy throws a hook but Dimms blocks it.
Dimms lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dimms with a nice calf kick.
Roy throws a wild body kick that Dimms sees coming a mile off.
Dimms changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dimms looks to land a left hand but Roy moved out of range nicely.
Dimms misses with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Dimms as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Dimms blocks a head kick by Roy.
Nice body kick from Dimms.
Dimms lands with a hook. Roy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Roy moves out of range of the strikes.
Roy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dimms.
Roy thinks about countering with a body kick.
Roy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dimms.
Dimms thuds a left hand into Roy's body.
Dimms throws a big shot that misses.
Dimms misses the shot to the body.
And Roy counters with a quick kick to the body but Dimms blocks it.
Dimms with a nice calf kick.
Roy swats away the attempt to clinch by Dimms.
A low kick lands for Dimms. #T2#
Dimms slips a straight right by Roy.
Dimms showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roy.
A nice leg kick from Dimms, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dimms throws a leg kick that is checked
and Roy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Decent striking displayed by Dimms there.
A slow jab from Dimms misses its intended target.
Dimms has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Roy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dimms throws a jab but it's blocked by Roy.
It looked like Roy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dimms throws a front kick aimed at Roy's knee but Roy avoids it well.
Dimms misses with a leg kick.
Dimms walks into a jab.#T3#
Roy throws a leg kick but Dimms moved away.
A leg kick checked by Roy.
Dimms throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dimms.
Dimms looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Roy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dimms ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roy moves away.
Roy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dimms just manages to avoid it.
Dimms slips under a jab.
Dimms buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dimms cracks Roy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Roy ducks right into an uppercut from Dimms.
Dimms looks to throw the jab but Roy is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Roy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roy checks a leg kick nicely.
Roy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Roy takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Dimms is looking to slow Roy down with leg kicks.
Dimms moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dimms can pounce on him.
Dimms fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dimms ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Dimms - just one landing.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Roy. Dimms shrugs it off though. #CL2#
Dimms has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Roy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roy swats away the attempt to clinch by Dimms.
Roy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dimms just manages to avoid it.
Dimms lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Schmedgar Dimms dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dimms scores with a jab to the head.
Dimms tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Roy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dimms thinking.
Dimms fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roy manages to avoid it.
Roy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dimms throws a poor cross that misses
and Roy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Dimms misses
and Roy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dimms throws a lazy right hand but Roy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dimms lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Roy blocks a low kick nicely.
Roy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Roy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dimms throws out the jab.
Dimms lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Roy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dimms thows a leg kick but Roy checks it
and Roy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dimms swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Dimms with a nice calf kick.
Dimms feints a jab promting Roy to slip. Dimms then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Roy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Roy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dimms misses with a leg kick
letting Roy counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Schmedgar Dimms has been cut.
Dimms throws a hook but Roy avoids it easily.
Dimms looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dimms misses with a leg kick.
Roy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dimms finds it's way round the side to connect with Roy's head.
Dimms misses with a left hand
and Roy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dimms just misses with a punch to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dimms in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Roy slips a jab and a cross from Dimms.
Roy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
Dimms fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roy.
Dimms lands with a good body shot.
Dimms misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Roy misses the target.
Dimms moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dimms misses with a double jab.
Dimms comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dimms.
Dimms turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dimms misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roy.
Roy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Schmedgar Dimms seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dimms lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dimms finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Roy misses with a wild body shot.
Roy takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Dimms attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Roy jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Roy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dimms fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roy manages to avoid it.
Dimms throws a leg kick
and Roy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dimms. That's going to slow Roy down.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Roy.
Dimms throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Roy moves out of range as Dimms strikes.
Dimms scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dimms is looking to clinch.
Dimms throws a low kick, looking for Roy's leg but Roy calmly moves out of range.
Roy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dimms just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRoy.
Roy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Dimms uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roy.
An inside leg kick from Dimms misses.
Roy keeps the fight on the outside.
Dimms misses with an uppercut.
Roy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dimms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dimms tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dimms thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Roy if he has to take too many more of those.
Dimms does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A swing and a miss from Dimms.
As Dimms looks to move away, Roy throws a big counter combo but Dimms just gets out of the way.
Roy is looking to score with low kicks.
Dimms uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Dimms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Schmedgar Dimms showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Schmedgar Dimms's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Dimms feints and then cracks Roy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Roy down.
A big right from Dimms misses.
That kick from Dimms tenderised Roy's leg. Roy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Roy blocks a jab.
Roy is looking to counter punch.
It looks like Roy has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Roy misses with a straight left.
Dimms swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Roy.
Dimms works Roy's body with a nice hook.
Roy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A nice leg kick from Dimms, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimms keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roy.
Dimms lands a slapping body shot.
Dimms cracks Roy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dimms misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roy.
Roy misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Dimms walks forward, straight into a front kick from Roy.
Roy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dimms thows a leg kick but Roy checks it
letting Roy counter with a right hand.
Roy avoids the body shot from Dimms.
Dimms throws a hook but Roy blocks it.
Roy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dimms just manages to avoid it.
Dimms scores with the left hand. Roy knows he should have avoided that one.
Dimms pivots, looking for a leg kick but Roy is out of range and Dimms settles back down.
Roy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dimms has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dimms connects with an inside leg kick.
Roy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dimms finds it's way round the side to connect with Roy's head.
Dimms misses with a kick to the body.
Dimms with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rob Roy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Roy tries to land a front kick but Dimms steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Roy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dimms - the referee stops the clock and Roy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dimms. Roy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dimms moves away from the strike by Roy.
Dimms only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dimms avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circle, before Roy throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Dimms's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Roy lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Rob Roy!
In his post fight interview, Rob Roy gave a big smile as he said 'Tosen- brave heart respect'.

Event: Bounty Tournament 2
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1##CL#
Trimms moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trimms.
Still in the clinch, Trimms scores with a nice short uppercut.
Trimms misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trimms tries a body shot but Foster blocks it.
Trimms lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Foster backwards.
Trimms misses with a punch to the body.
Trimms working aggressively here.
Trimms tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Foster's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Trimms.
Trimms misses with the head strike.
Trimms fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Trimms.
I was talking to Trimms's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Trimms lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Trimms lands a nice uppercut.
Trimms misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trimms throws a punch but it's blocked by Foster. #T1#
Trimms lands with a light punch inside.
Trimms tries a body shot but Foster blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Trimms.
A short right from Trimms.
Foster wants a takedown but no success here.
Trimms throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fosters head.
A short right from Trimms.
A short left from Trimms.
Trimms lands a body punch.
Trimms lands a right hand that snaps the head of Foster backwards.
Trimms lands with a short shot to the head.
Trimms lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trimms cracks Foster with a nice body shot.
Trimms misses with some punches.
Trimms working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Trimms.
Trimms lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Trimms.
Trimms lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Trimms tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trimms prevents a takedown attempt there.
Foster is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Trimms pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bedgars Trimms has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Foster.
Trimms lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Trimms.
Trimms lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Foster.
Trimms lands a right hand.
Trimms can't find room to land a body shot as Foster controls the action.
Trimms lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Trimms lands a body shot in the clinch.
Trimms lands with a short shot to the head.
Trimms fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trimms lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Foster backwards.
Trimms working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Trimms lands with a right to the head.
Trimms lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Trimms swings wildly with an uppercut but Foster uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Trimms.
Trimms is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Trimms scores with a hook to the body.
Trimms presses Foster against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Foster is looking for a takedown.#T4#
Trimms tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Foster's elbow.
Trimms gets through Foster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trimms scores with a hook to the body.
Trimms lands a nice uppercut.
Foster has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Trimms is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Foster changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Trimms fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Trimms moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Trimms fails to land.
Trimms misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Trimms scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Trimms.
Trimms misses with a punch to the body.
Trimms gets underhooks to prevent Foster's takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bedgars Trimms dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Foster shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right hand to the body from Trimms.
Foster drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Trimms lands a nice shot to the body.
Trimms softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Trimms scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Trimms scores with a nice short uppercut.
Trimms lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Trimms.
Trimms lands a left hand.
Trimms lands a right hand that snaps the head of Foster backwards. #T1#
Trimms lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Trimms lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Trimms lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Foster.
Trimms lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Trimms scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Trimms.
Trimms misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trimms lands a hook that snaps the head of Foster backwards.
Trimms lands with a right to the head.
Foster takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Trimms as the two fighters clinch.
Trimms tries a body shot but Foster blocks it.
Trimms throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fosters head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trimms lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bedgars Trimms has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Trimms lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Trimms misses with a punch on the inside.
Trimms lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trimms lands a left hand that snaps the head of Foster backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trimms.
Trimms lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Trimms pushes Foster back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trimms scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Foster is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Trimms is defending well.
Trimms is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Foster can do to turn this around?
Foster's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Foster is rocked!
Trimms makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Foster is still on wobbly legs! Can Trimms finish him?
Trimms working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Trimms lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Trimms lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Trimms on the inside. #T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Trimms.
Foster is breathing heavily.
Trimms lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Foster backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Trimms.
Trimms lands with a light punch inside.
Trimms lands a right hand.
Trimms stops a takedown attempt from Foster.
Bedgars Trimms has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Foster.
Trimms lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Trimms lands a body punch in the clinch.
Trimms lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trimms.
Trimms works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Trimms throws a big uppercut that drops Foster! More strikes from Trimms and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Foster lies dazed against the cage as Trimms celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bedgars Trimms!
An out of breath Bedgars Trimms thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 992 Bleak vs Seran
Date: Jun 14, 2023

#R1#
White smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Orestes Prometheus has been cut.
White takes one on the chin but seems OK.
White lands a nice looking body shot.
White misses with a body shot
and Prometheus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
White jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A left and a right from White both land. Nice combination.
White thows a left - swing and a miss!
White shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White misses with a kick to the body.
White takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
White missing with a left hand there. Prometheus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
White lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Prometheus!
White misses with a hook. Prometheus ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Prometheus looks to score with a jab to the body but White is just out of range.
White throws a body punch but Prometheus moves out of range.
Prometheus scores with a hook.
White misses with a double jab.
Prometheus misses with a series of wild punches.
White scores with a nice strike.
Prometheus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White.
Prometheus tests White's chin there with a solid looking shot.
White misses with a lunging right hand
and Prometheus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
White is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
White throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Prometheus to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White throws a jab when Prometheus was well out of range.
White scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
White throws the left hand but Prometheus avoids the punch easily.
Prometheus walks straight into a right hand from White - that's dropped him! White jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Prometheus from any more punishment! Prometheus complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Barron White!
Barron White decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 992 Bleak vs Seran
Date: Jun 14, 2023

#R1#
Nagasaki scoring well with a low kick there.
Nagasaki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dodgers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dodgers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#It looks like Hiroshima Nagasaki has been cut.
Dodgers throws a hook to the side of Nagasaki's head but Nagasaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Dodgers misses the target.
And Nagasaki responds with a good body kick, but Dodgers manages to step out the way in time.
Dodgers throws a low kick but Nagasaki moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Nagasaki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dodgers.
Dodgers throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dodgers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dodgers misses with an uppercut.
Hiroshima Nagasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagasaki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Dodgers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nagasaki throws out a counter right but Dodgers avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Nice shot by Nagasaki.
Dodgers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dodgers throws a leg kick which misses Nagasaki's front leg but catches the back leg as Nagasaki tries to avoid it.
Nagasaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dodgers thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot
and Dodgers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nagasaki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD#
and Dodgers counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nagasaki! Dodgers lets Nagasaki back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nagasaki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nagasaki loads up on a big right hand but Dodgers slips the punch.
It looked like Dodgers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Dodgers swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dodgers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#That has opened up Hiroshima Nagasaki's cut even more.
Dodgers ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
Dodgers seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nagasaki cracks a nice hook into Dodgers's ribs.
Nagasaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nagasaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagasaki throws a body punch but Dodgers moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Dodgers misses the target.
Dodgers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dodgers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nagasaki.
An attempted straight right counter from Dodgers misses the target.#T3#
Nagasaki moves out of range of the leg kick from Dodgers.
Nagasaki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nagasaki throws an overhand right that lands on Dodgers's shoulder, as Dodgers tries to avoid the shot.
Dodgers staying out of range there.
It looked like Dodgers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nagasaki looks to land a body kick but Dodgers moved away.
Dodgers throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagasaki unleashes a big counter combination but Dodgers bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dodgers scores with a nice strike.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Dodgers instigates a clinch. #T4#
Dodgers lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dodgers.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dodgers struggles to land a body shot inside as Nagasaki controls his hands.
Nagasaki blocks a body shot from Dodgers. #BC2#
Nagasaki manages to break the clinch.
Dodgers throws a push kick but Nagasaki slaps the foot to one side.
Nagasaki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nagasaki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dodgers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nagasaki checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Nagasaki misses the target.
A big left from Nagasaki misses.
Nagasaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Duck Dodgers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hiroshima Nagasaki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dodgers walks into a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Duck Dodgers has been cut.
Nagasaki lands a nice looking body shot.
Nagasaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dodgers.
A good leg kick by Nagasaki.
Dodgers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Duck Dodgers is winning the standup battle so far.
Nagasaki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dodgers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice uppercut there from Dodgers.#CUT#The cut above Hiroshima Nagasaki's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dodgers has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Dodgers misses with a looping right.#T1#
Nagasaki with the inside leg kick.
Nagasaki clobbers Dodgers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dodgers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dodgers misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nagasaki counters with a nice body shot.
Nagasaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dodgers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagasaki moves away.
Nagasaki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A lazy body kick from Nagasaki
letting Dodgers counter with a right hand.
A jab from Nagasaki finds it's way through Dodgers's defenses. #T2#
Nagasaki lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dodgers lands a slapping body shot.
Dodgers misses with a left hand
and Nagasaki counters with a nice uppercut.
Nagasaki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dodgers counters with a stiff right hand.
Hiroshima Nagasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CUT#Hiroshima Nagasaki's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nice body kick there by Nagasaki.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nagasaki.
Nagasaki misses with a body punch
and Dodgers counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A swing and a miss from Dodgers.#T3#
Nagasaki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dodgers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagasaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Dodgers darts in and clinches Nagasaki up against the cage.#BC2#
Nagasaki breaks from the clinch.
Dodgers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hiroshima Nagasaki's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Duck Dodgers!
During a confident post fight interview, Duck Dodgers thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 259
Date: Jun 14, 2023

#R1#
Yarborough lands with a nice body kick.
Yarborough connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Yarborough rushes Stanley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stanley tries to break the clinch but Yarborough is controlling the position.
Yarborough is leaning against Stanley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yarborough misses with a punch on the inside.
Yarborough softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yarborough scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Stanley manages to break the clinch.
Stanley moves out of range as Yarborough strikes.
Yarborough thuds his right hand into Stanley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yarborough uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stanley.
Yarborough looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yarborough scores with a kick to the body.
Yarborough paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stanley throws the left hand but Yarborough avoids the punch easily.
Yarborough half committed to a counter leg kick.
Yarborough buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stanley avoids a kick to the body.
Yarborough with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yarborough scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Yarborough clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Stanley working aggressively here.
Stanley lands a nice shot to the body.
Stanley throws a head punch that misses.
Stanley tries to throw a body punch but Yarborough avoids it by throwing Stanley back against the cage. #BC2#
Stanley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yarborough fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yarborough throws an off balance right hand
and Stanley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yarborough is looking to land body kicks.
Yarborough shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stanley eats them both and turns towards Yarborough to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Yarborough scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yarborough pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stanley steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
James Yarborough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yarborough misses with a hook
and Stanley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yarborough pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Yarborough misses.
Stanley throws a fast counter high kick but Yarborough manages to duck under it in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Yarborough has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yarborough has a couple of punches blocked by Stanley.
Stanley misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Stanley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stanley blocks an uppercut.
Stanley has a couple of punches blocked by Yarborough. #BC#
Yarborough breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stanley just misses with a punch to the body.
Stanley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yarborough finds it's way round the side to connect with Stanley's head.
Yarborough tries a head kick but it misses.
Yarborough lands with a kick to the ribs.
Yarborough dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stanley. That did some damage!
Nice jab there from Yarborough.
Yarborough throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yarborough scoring well with a low kick there.
Yarborough lands with a slapping head kick.
Yarborough waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stanley.
Stanley thinks about the counter body kick.
Yarborough misses the jab.
Yarborough wants to clinch.#T3#
A nice leg kick from Yarborough, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yarborough throws a sloppy head kick and Stanley moves out of range easily.
Stanley needs to keep his hands up - Yarborough had a free shot at his head there.
Yarborough ducks under a wild hook from Stanley.
Yarborough staying out of range there.
Yarborough connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yarborough throws a low kick but Stanley moves out of range easily.
Yarborough throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A big left from Stanley misses.
A jab from Yarborough does it's job there.
Yarborough misses with a head kick.
Yarborough shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stanley eats them both and turns towards Yarborough to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T4#
Yarborough fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stanley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stanley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yarborough scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stanley in his tracks.
Yarborough moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yarborough fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stanley manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Yarborough.
Yarborough tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stanley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A shot to the body from Yarborough misses
and Stanley counters with a leg kick.
Stanley moves out of range as Yarborough strikes.
Yarborough lunges at Stanley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stanley's hand.
Yarborough misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stanley misses with a body shot.
Stanley throws out a loose jab but Yarborough uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yarborough scores with a punch to the head.
Yarborough scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Yarborough dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Stanley drops his hands momentarily and Yarborough takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yarborough chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yarborough avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yarborough scores with a jab to the head.
Stanley throws a hook but Yarborough blocks it.
Yarborough appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stanley is looking to land body kicks.
A big right from Yarborough misses.
Yarborough throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stanley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Yarborough connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yarborough tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stanley avoids the body shot from Yarborough.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanley blocks a jab.
Stanley scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#It looks like James Yarborough has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Yarborough.
Yarborough misses with a straight left.
Stanley is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Yarborough goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stanley tries to bum rush Yarborough with a series of wild strikes but Yarborough uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yarborough tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stanley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Stanley coming out on top.
Yarborough lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stanley avoids the head kick by Yarborough.
Stanley flicks out a counter leg kick but Yarborough steps away.
Stanley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yarborough tries to clinch but Stanley is having none of it.
Yarborough throws a low kick, looking for Stanley's leg but Stanley calmly moves out of range.
Stanley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stanley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stanley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yarborough throws a body punch but Stanley moves out of range.
Stanley blocks a jab.
Yarborough tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stanley is able to avoid easily.
And Stanley responds with a good body kick, but Yarborough manages to step out the way in time.
Yarborough misses with a hook.
Stanley jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Stanley slips a jab from Yarborough.
Yarborough misses with an uppercut.
Yarborough is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stanley can do to turn this around?
Yarborough throws a poor cross that misses
letting Stanley counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Yarborough.
James Yarborough is winning the standup battle so far.
Yarborough swings for the body but Stanley moves out of range.
Stanley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Yarborough.
Yarborough moves into range and connects with a jab.
Roger Michael Stanley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stanley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yarborough throws a hook but Stanley blocks it.
Yarborough looks to score with a jab to the body but Stanley is just out of range.
Yarborough looks to land a left hand but Stanley moved out of range nicely.
Yarborough misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stanley.
An inside leg kick lands from Yarborough.
Yarborough throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Yarborough throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Yarborough swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yarborough misses with an uppercut. Stanley saw that one coming.
Stanley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stanley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stanley throws a wild body kick that Yarborough sees coming a mile off.
Stanley checks the leg kick.
Yarborough is looking to clinch.
Yarborough throws a wild body kick that Stanley sees coming a mile off.
Stanley takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Yarborough tries to close the distance and clinch but Stanley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stanley checks a leg kick.
Stanley tries a quick counter leg kick but Yarborough is wise to it.
Yarborough lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yarborough tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Stanley misses.
Yarborough swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice side step and Stanley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Stanley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stanley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good work by Stanley as he checks the leg kick.
Stanley throws a shot from downtown. Yarborough moves away and avoids it.
Yarborough lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stanley throws a head kick that misses.
Stanley blocks a jab.
Stanley swings for the body but Yarborough moves out of range.
Yarborough is looking to counter punch.
Stanley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yarborough ducks under a wild hook from Stanley.
Yarborough is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stanley.
Yarborough thumps Stanley with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Yarborough.
Donk. Yarborough catches Stanley right on the button with a cross.
Yarborough comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stanley defending well as Yarborough loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Yarborough dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Yarborough's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Yarborough lands a jab to the head.
Stanley is looking to score with low kicks.
Stanley looks to land a right hand but Yarborough moved out of range.
Stanley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stanley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yarborough.
Yarborough slips under a jab from Stanley.
Yarborough tries to clinch up
and Yarborough takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yarborough throws the left hand but Stanley avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Yarborough misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yarborough wants to clinch.
Yarborough moves out of range of the body kick from Stanley.
Yarborough misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stanley. #T1#
Yarborough uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stanley.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yarborough.
Yarborough stalks Stanley and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stanley's face. Stanley staggers backwards, shaken.
Yarborough fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stanley manages to avoid it.
Stanley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yarborough feints and then cracks Stanley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stanley down.
Stanley misses with a body shot.
Yarborough scores with a nice strike.
Yarborough cracks Stanley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yarborough doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yarborough is looking to land body kicks.
Stanley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stanley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yarborough.
Yarborough lands a leg kick that knocks Stanley off balance momentarily.
Stanley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yarborough can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stanley throws a body shot but no joy.
Yarborough takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Yarborough thows a leg kick but Stanley checks it
and Stanley counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#James Yarborough's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stanley avoids a kick to the body.
Stanley only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Yarborough misses with a straight right.
Stanley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stanley avoids the body shot from Yarborough.
Yarborough swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stanley moves out of range as Yarborough strikes.
As Yarborough backs off Stanley throws a huge counter combo but Yarborough manages to avoid it all.
Yarborough lands with a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yarborough looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stanley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stanley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stanley thuds his shin into the meat of Yarborough's side.
Yarborough throws a leg kick that misses.
Yarborough connects with a body shot.
Yarborough throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Yarborough lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Yarborough clinches.
Nice body punch from Stanley - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Stanley.
Stanley lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Stanley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yarborough throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yarborough pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An inside leg kick from Stanley misses.
Yarborough throwing a counter right hand but Stanley manages to avoid it.
Stanley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yarborough looks to score with a jab to the body but Stanley is just out of range.
Yarborough misses with a left hand
and Stanley counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#James Yarborough's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
An inside leg kick from Stanley misses.
Stanley avoids a kick to the body.
Stanley avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
Yarborough wants to clinch.
Stanley throws out a counter right but Yarborough avoids it with no problem.
Stanley moves out of range of the strikes.
Donk. Stanley catches Yarborough right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stanley throws a nice looking combination but Yarborough bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yarborough moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stanley staying out of range there.
Yarborough swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yarborough waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stanley.
Stanley looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Yarborough is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yarborough ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stanley moves away.
Yarborough misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James Yarborough.
Well Yarborough has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Yarborough!
During a confident post fight interview, James Yarborough thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 177
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Bozic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bozic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bozic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nikolau misses with a hook.
Nikolau throws a hook to the side of Bozic's head but Bozic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab from Bozic.
Bozic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nikolau swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nikolau throws out a counter right but Bozic avoids it with no problem.
Bozic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nikolau connects with a right hand. Bozic shakes it off.
Nikolau takes a swing at Bozic's ribcage but misses.
Bozic moves out of range of the body kick.
Bozic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bozic tries to clinch but Nikolau moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nikolau, as that shot connected.
Bozic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Nikolau lands with an uppercut that bounces Bozic off the cage and back into range.
Nikolau throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Bozic clinches.
Bozic prevents a body shot from Nikolau.
A right hand to the body from Nikolau.
Bozic is breathing heavily.
Bozic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bozic tries a body shot but Nikolau blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Nikolau scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bozic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nikolau presses Bozic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Nikolau.
Nikolau presses Bozic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nikolau.
Bozic blocks a body shot from Nikolau.
Nikolau presses Bozic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nikolau works on Bozic's body with a couple of short punches.
Nikolau scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nikolau is working Bozic over against the cage.
Nikolau lands a left hand.
Nikolau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nikolau. #T2#
Nikolau presses Bozic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nikolau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bozic backwards.
Nikolau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nikolau pushes Bozic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Bozic is rocked!
Nikolau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Bozic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nikolau lands with a left to the head.
Nikolau lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nikolau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nikolau throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nikolau misses with a punch to the body.
Nikolau lands a body shot in the clinch. #KD2#
Nikolau drops Bozic onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bozic is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Nikolau dips a shoulder and cracks Bozic with a mighty uppercut! Bozic falls back against the cage and Nikolau unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bozic is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Nikolau screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Panagiotis Nikolau!
Panagiotis Nikolau decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 258
Date: Jun 09, 2023

#R1#
Joseph throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jimenez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jimenez moves away from the strike by Joseph.
Jimenez connects with a body shot that sends Joseph's belly button to the back.
Jimenez looks to land a combination but Joseph avoids it well.
Jimenez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joseph staying out of range there.
Joseph looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jimenez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Joseph staying out of range there.
Jimenez throws a push kick but Joseph slaps the foot to one side.
Joseph defending well as Jimenez loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joseph! But no joy.
Jimenez moves out of range as Joseph strikes.
Jimenez is looking for a counter combo.
Joseph connects with a body shot.
Joseph throws a looping overhand right but Jimenez ducks down to avoid it.
Joseph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joseph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph lands a nice shot that snaps Jimenez's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jimenez lands a glancing blow to the side of Joseph's head.
Joseph scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jimenez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joseph.
Jimenez throws a hook to the side of Joseph's head but Joseph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Jimenez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joseph.
Jimenez connects with a jab.
Joseph's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jimenez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Joseph scrambles back to his feet.
Joseph misses with a straight right.
Jimenez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Joseph lunges at Jimenez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jimenez's hand.
Joseph throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jimenez on the side of the head.
Jimenez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Joseph throws a hook but Jimenez blocks it.
Joseph slips under a jab from Jimenez.
No joy there for Jimenez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jimenez throws a shot from downtown. Joseph moves away and avoids it.
Joseph now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Jimenez misses the target.
Joseph slips under a jab from Jimenez.
Jimenez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joseph circles away quickly and effectively.
Joseph connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jimenez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joseph.
Jimenez's corner calls for a 1-2. Jimenez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jihadi Joseph is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jimenez throws a hook but Joseph blocks it.
Joseph on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Joseph scores with a jab to the body.
Jimenez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jimenez.
Joseph keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jimenez.
Joseph throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Jimenez moves into range and clinches up with Joseph.
A shot in the inside from Jimenez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jimenez.
Joseph blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joseph tries to work over Jimenez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joseph struggles to land a body shot inside as Jimenez controls his hands.
Jimenez misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph is trying to push Jimenez away but Jimenez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jimenez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Joseph tries to work over Jimenez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jimenez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Joseph.
Joseph throws a head punch that misses.
Joseph throws a punch but it's blocked by Jimenez.
Joseph scores with a hook to the body.
Jimenez misses with a body punch. #T3#
Joseph scores with a hook to the body.
Joseph wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Joseph tries to throw a body punch but Jimenez avoids it by throwing Joseph back against the cage.
Jimenez lands a right hand.
Joseph can't find room to land a body shot as Jimenez controls the action. #BC2#
Joseph escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joseph is looking to score with low kicks.
Jimenez misses with a looping right.
Joseph throws out a counter right but Jimenez avoids it with no problem.
Joseph throws an overhand right that lands on Jimenez's shoulder, as Jimenez tries to avoid the shot.
Jimenez looks to land a left hand but Joseph moved out of range nicely.
Joseph throws a jab when Jimenez was well out of range.
Jimenez misses with a body kick.
Jimenez lands with a straight right. Joseph didn't see that one coming.
Jimenez moves forwards but Joseph connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Joseph is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jimenez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Jimenez fails to land with a series of punches.
Joseph staying out of range there.
Joseph throws a body punch but Jimenez moves out of range.
Jimenez swings for the body but Joseph moves out of range.
Joseph throws out a counter right but Jimenez avoids it with no problem.
Jimenez throws a hook but Joseph blocks it.#T4#
Joseph throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Joseph paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jimenez ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
Joseph throws a hook but Jimenez avoids it easily.
Joseph on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jimenez slips under a jab.
Joseph lands a head shot.
Jimenez throws a nice looking combination but Joseph bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jimenez misses with a head kick.
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Jimenez.
Joseph thuds his right hand into Jimenez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Joseph takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Joseph cracks Jimenez with an open hand slap.
Jimenez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joseph.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jimenez throws a lazy right hand but Joseph sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jimenez checks a low kick from Joseph.
Jimenez's corner calls for a 1-2. Jimenez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jimenez. Joseph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joseph appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jihadi Joseph will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Joseph fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jimenez thuds a left hand into Joseph's body.
Joseph misses with a hook. Jimenez ducked under it nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Joseph.
Joseph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jimenez was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.
Joseph dodges the punch combination from Jimenez.
Jimenez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joseph.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Joseph lands a head shot.
Joseph with a nice calf kick.
Joseph stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Joseph wants it to stay on the feet.
A low kick from Joseph misses
and Joseph takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jimenez missing with a left hand there. Joseph was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joseph misses with a low kick.
Jimenez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joseph.
Jimenez throws a right and a left that Joseph avoids nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Joseph throws the left hand but Jimenez avoids the punch easily.
Joseph avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Joseph walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jimenez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jimenez missing with a left hand there. Joseph was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Jimenez misses.
Joseph looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jimenez misses with a straight left.
Joseph throws a body shot but no joy.
Joseph throws a shot from downtown. Jimenez moves away and avoids it.
Jimenez is looking to counter the offense by Joseph and move into the clinch.
Jimenez shoots in for a double leg but Joseph sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jimenez was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.
Jimenez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jimenez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jimenez misses with a straight right.
Joseph appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jimenez misses with a hook to the body
letting Joseph counter with a right hand.
Jimenez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jimenez misses with a wild body shot.
Joseph throws a big shot that misses.
Jimenez moves out of range as Joseph strikes.
Joseph throws a solid leg kick but Jimenez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Joseph.
An attempted straight right counter from Jimenez misses the target.#T2#
Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joseph moves away.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jimenez throws a body punch but Joseph moves out of range.
A left lands for Joseph.
A jab from Jimenez misses.
Joseph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jimenez.
A bone on bone clash there as Jimenez blocks the leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joseph just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Jimenez.
Joseph lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jimenez will feel that in the morning.
Jimenez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joseph was well out of range. Poor timing from Jimenez.
Jimenez is looking to clinch but Joseph is avoiding it.
Jimenez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jimenez misses with a hook.
Joseph throws a leg kick
and Jimenez counters with a stiff right hand.
Joseph lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jimenez's sensitive parts.
Joseph throws out a loose jab but Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joseph swings for the body but Jimenez moves out of range.
Joseph just misses with a punch to the body.
Jimenez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Jimenez moves away from the strike by Joseph.
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Jimenez.
Joseph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab lands there for Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a good cross that connects.
Jimenez scores with a jab to the body.
Jimenez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A clash of legs there as Jimenez blocks the low kick.
Joseph finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Joseph with a hook.
Jimenez throws a lazy right hand but Joseph sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jimenez lands a jab to Joseph's midsection.
Joseph scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slow jab from Joseph misses its intended target.
Jimenez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joseph blocks a jab.
Joseph tries to land a leg kick but Jimenez saw it coming and moves away.
Joseph throws a hook but Jimenez blocks it.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jimenez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jimenez misses with a looping left.
Jimenez throws a looping overhand right but Joseph ducks down to avoid it.
Joseph lands with a straight right. Jimenez didn't see that one coming.
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
Joseph lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Joseph moves out of range of the strikes.
Jimenez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joseph circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jimenez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joseph.
Joseph fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jimenez misses with a straight right.
Joseph uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
Joseph connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jimenez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Joseph has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jimenez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jimenez.
Joseph just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jihadi Joseph showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A head kick misses from Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a sloppy head kick
and Joseph counters with a stiff right hand.
Jimenez misses the jab.
Jimenez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jimenez was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.
Joseph looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jimenez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jimenez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jimenez throws a hook to the side of Joseph's head but Joseph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joseph takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab, jab by Joseph - just one landing.
Jimenez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jimenez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Joseph.
Jimenez thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jimenez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joseph sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joseph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jimenez manages to avoid it.
It looked like Jimenez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A punch lands to the side of Joseph 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Joseph connects with a nice looking jab.
Jimenez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Good exchange - Joseph coming out on top.
Jimenez throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Jimenez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jimenez moves forwards but Joseph connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jimenez. Joseph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joseph darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jimenez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Joseph stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jimenez throws a body punch but Joseph moves out of range.
A lazy left from Jimenez finds it's target.
Joseph throws a hook but Jimenez avoids it easily.
Joseph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jimenez.
A big right from Jimenez misses.
Joseph's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Joseph duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joseph swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jimenez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joseph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joseph avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Joseph throws a jab when Jimenez was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Jimenez misses the target.
Jimenez slips a straight right by Joseph.
Jimenez slips a jab from Joseph.
Jimenez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jimenez misses with a hook.
Joseph misses with a looping left.
Joseph punishes Jimenez's body with a nice straight punch.
Jimenez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jimenez throws an overhand right that lands on Joseph's shoulder, as Joseph tries to avoid the shot.
Jimenez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joseph misses with an uppercut
and Jimenez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Joseph.
Jimenez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Joseph counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jimenez throws a body punch but Joseph moves out of range.
Jimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Joseph is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joseph. Jimenez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jimenez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jimenez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Joseph slips under a jab.
Joseph's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jimenez under the eye.
Joseph throws a hook but Jimenez avoids it easily.
Jimenez misses with a hook. Joseph ducked under it nicely.
Joseph feints a counter leg kick.
Joseph looks to score with a jab to the body but Jimenez is just out of range.
Jimenez throws a lazy right hand but Joseph sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jimenez throws a looping overhand right but Joseph ducks down to avoid it.
Joseph scores with a jab to the body.
Joseph takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Joseph throws a jab when Jimenez was well out of range.
Joseph blocks a jab.
Joseph throws a shot from downtown. Jimenez moves away and avoids it.
Jimenez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Joseph misses with a wild body shot.
Joseph scores with a hook to the body. Jimenez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jimenez misses with a wild body shot.
Jimenez throws a nice looking combination but Joseph bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jimenez lunges at Joseph with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Joseph's hand. #T4#
Joseph moves out of range as Jimenez strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jimenez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joseph let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Joseph lunges at Jimenez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jimenez's hand.
Jimenez avoids the head kick by Joseph.
Jimenez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jimenez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joseph throws out the jab.
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
Joseph connects with a jab.
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Jimenez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joseph! But no joy.
Joseph connects with a body shot that sends Jimenez's belly button to the back.
Jimenez throws a body shot but no joy.
Joseph with a nice calf kick.
Joseph misses with a jab to the body
enabling Jimenez to counter with a crisp jab.
Joseph thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Jimenez does it's job there.
Joseph misses with a looping right.
Jimenez misses with a right hand
and Jimenez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diogo Jimenez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimenez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Joseph under the eye.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jihadi Joseph.
I've got Joseph winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jihadi Joseph!
Jihadi Joseph thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 109: Machado v Torvik 2
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Machado throws an overhand right that lands on Torvik's shoulder, as Torvik tries to avoid the shot.
Machado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Torvik.
Machado takes one on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Wanderson Machado has been cut.
Torvik throws an off balance right hand
and Machado counters with a nice low kick that buckles Torvik's knee momentarily.
Torvik lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Torvik throws a low kick but Machado avoids it.
Machado lands with a thumping leg kick.
Torvik connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Torvik.
A telegraphed right hand from Machado misses the target.
Torvik throws an off balance right hand
and Machado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Sven Torvik has been cut.
Sven Torvik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado cracks Torvik with an open hand slap.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Machado blocks the leg kick.
Machado is looking to counter punch.
Torvik throws a hook but Machado blocks it.
Torvik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Machado stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Torvik connects with a leg kick.
A jab from Torvik misses.
Torvik tries a low kick but Machado avoids it.
Torvik fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Machado.
Machado walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Torvik fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Machado on the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Machado darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Torvik pivots, looking for a leg kick but Machado is out of range and Torvik settles back down.
Torvik slips under a jab.#T2#
Machado misses with a hook.
Machado walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torvik throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Torvik digs a good hook to Machado's body.
Torvik just misses with a punch to the body.
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
Machado misses with a hook.
Machado backing away here, and Torvik unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A low kick from Torvik misses
enabling Machado to counter with a crisp jab.
Torvik scores with a kick to the midsection.
Torvik swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
Machado was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Torvik throws a leg kick
and Machado counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Machado misses with a two punch combination.
Torvik blocks a head kick by Machado.
Torvik throws out a counter right but Machado avoids it with no problem.
Machado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machado throwing a counter right hand but Torvik manages to avoid it.
Torvik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machado.
Machado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machado misses with a double jab.
Torvik lands with a thumping leg kick.
Machado's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Torvik connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Machado scrambles back to his feet.
Torvik lands with a nice body kick.
Torvik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Torvik throws out a loose jab but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Machado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Machado throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torvik counters with a nice leg kick.
Machado looks to throw the jab but Torvik is out of range.
Torvik takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado throws a low kick, looking for Torvik's leg but Torvik calmly moves out of range.
Machado on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Torvik throws a leg kick that is checked
and Machado counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#That has opened up Sven Torvik's cut even more.
Torvik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torvik manages to avoid it.
Machado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Torvik.
Machado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Torvik dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Torvik dodges the punch combination from Machado.
Torvik flicks out a counter leg kick but Machado steps away.
Machado misses with the combination.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machado is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Machado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Torvik looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Machado feints and then cracks Torvik's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Torvik down.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torvik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torvik takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Torvik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Torvik throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Machado on the side of the head. #T1#
Torvik looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Torvik connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Machado's hands.
Machado keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sven Torvik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Torvik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Machado scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Machado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Torvik.
Good exchange - Machado coming out on top.
Torvik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Torvik.
As Torvik looks to move away, Machado throws a big counter combo but Torvik just gets out of the way.
Torvik throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good exchange - Torvik coming out on top.#CUT2#Wanderson Machado's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Machado throws an overhand right that lands on Torvik's shoulder, as Torvik tries to avoid the shot.
Machado blocks a low kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Machado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Machado misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Torvik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Torvik lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Machado has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Machado and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Machado fires out a quick counter leg kick but Torvik just manages to avoid it.
Torvik throws a lazy uppercut
and Machado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Torvik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machado takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#The cut above Sven Torvik's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Torvik throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Machado misses the target.
Torvik connects with a right hand. Machado shakes it off.
Torvik scores with a punch to the head.
Machado misses with a lunging right hand
and Torvik counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
A big right from Torvik misses.
Machado lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Torvik feints and then cracks Machado's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Machado down.
Torvik misses with an uppercut
and Machado counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Torvik wants to land a leg kick but Machado is out of range.
Machado misses with a double jab.
Torvik steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Torvik works Machado's body with a nice hook.
Torvik lands a jab to the head. #CUT2#Wanderson Machado's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Machado just misses with a punch to the body.
Machado throws a shot from downtown. Torvik moves away and avoids it.
Torvik explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Machado checks a low kick from Torvik.
It looked like Machado wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Machado misses with a looping right.
Machado checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Machado takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Torvik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Machado misses
and Torvik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machado cracks Torvik with a right hand to the side of the head.
Machado connects with a good right hand that stumbles Torvik. Torvik circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Torvik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Torvik throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sven Torvik will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Torvik misses with a leg kick
and Machado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Torvik on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Torvik throws a low kick but Machado moves out of range easily.
It looked like Machado was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Torvik.
Machado checks a leg kick nicely.
Torvik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
A nice leg kick from Torvik, right into the meat of the thigh.
Machado misses with an uppercut. Torvik saw that one coming.
Machado takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torvik connects with a leg kick.
Torvik thuds his shin into the meat of Machado's side.
Torvik scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Torvik throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Torvik, as that shot connected.
Torvik throws a low kick but Machado avoids it.
A slow jab from Torvik misses its intended target.
Machado throws a hook to the side of Torvik's head but Torvik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Machado moves out of range of the leg kick from Torvik.
Machado is looking to counter punch.
Torvik connects with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Torvik.
Torvik misses with a hook
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Torvik throws an overhand right that lands on Machado's shoulder, as Machado tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Machado checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Machado.
Machado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Torvik throws out the jab.
Machado fires out a quick counter leg kick but Torvik just manages to avoid it.
Torvik throws a leg kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Torvik blocks the low kick.
A lazy left from Torvik finds it's target.
Torvik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Torvik misses with a leg kick
and Machado counters with a good low kick that Torvik was not able to check.
Torvik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machado was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Machado throws a leg kick which misses Torvik's front leg but catches the back leg as Torvik tries to avoid it.
Torvik throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Torvik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Torvik scores with a leg kick.
Machado misses with an uppercut.
Torvik appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Machado throws an off balance right hand
and Torvik counters with a nice low kick that buckles Machado's knee momentarily.
Machado's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Torvik throws a hook but Machado avoids it easily.
Machado appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Machado takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice cross by Torvik.#CUT2#Jeez, Wanderson Machado's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Torvik throws a leg kick that is checked
and Machado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#Sven Torvik's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Machado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Torvik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Torvik fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Machado.#T4#
Torvik throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Machado seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Machado throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Torvik catches Machado with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Torvik staying out of range there.
Torvik thows a leg kick but Machado checks it
and Torvik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sven Torvik's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Wanderson Machado!
Wanderson Machado retains his super heavyweight title!
Wanderson Machado seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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